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Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by AnonPoet(op): 4:28pm On Aug 19

Five-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo is set to make history on Tuesday as she becomes the first African musician and first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Beninese music icon, who has enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades, will be honoured for her outstanding contributions to music and global culture.

Kidjo, 66, has earned international recognition for her distinctive sound and influential body of work. Her achievements have seen her described by Time magazine as “Africa’s premier diva.”

Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez praised Kidjo’s impact, describing her artistry and global influence as an inspiration to audiences across generations and continents.

According to Martinez, the honour recognises Kidjo’s remarkable contribution to music and culture around the world and marks a significant milestone for African representation on the famous Hollywood boulevard.

The singer will be joined at the ceremony by Oscar-nominated American actor Willem Dafoe and record producer Harvey Mason Jr.

Reacting to the announcement when her star was revealed last year, Kidjo expressed hope that her achievement would pave the way for other African artistes.

She said she might be the first African female singer to receive the honour, but believed she would not be the last.

Kidjo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame recognition adds another major achievement to a career that has established her as one of Africa’s most influential musicians on the global stage.

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by lekanolaolu: 5:58pm On Aug 19

Congratulations to her

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by LagosOrigin: 5:59pm On Aug 19

Congratulations to her , 5 Grammy is no child play, Davido never secure one but this woman got 5.

But I must give it to Davido for disgracing APC in Osun state in the governorship election, that's something to be proud of.

One Davido is bigger than akpabio and the 25 APC governors that went to Osun state to buy rig election .

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by saintkel(m): 6:02pm On Aug 19

LagosOrigin:
Congratulations to her , 5 Grammy is no child play, Davido never secure one but this woman got 5.

but Davidoo get money pass am now

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Aayemojuba: 6:05pm On Aug 19

How old is davido comparing him to legendary ori,davido and his genz are not singing good music recognised by old and young but time and age still in his favour to win in future

LagosOrigin:
Congratulations to her , 5 Grammy is no child play, Davido never secure one but this woman got 5.

But I must give it to Davido for disgracing APC in Osun state in the governorship election, that's something to be proud of.

One Davido is bigger than akpabio and the 25 APC governors that went to Osun state to buy rig election .

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by OceanEye: 6:06pm On Aug 19

I don't think this woman will retire from music. Never!

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by blowjohn(m): 6:15pm On Aug 19

Lucky Dube is the best African artist ever

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Mirasteel: 6:17pm On Aug 19

Congratulations to mama Africa.

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by BarrElChapo(m): 6:23pm On Aug 19*

She has received it already yesterday. Nairaland mods need to do better.

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by victorazyvictor(m): 6:25pm On Aug 19

This woman juju too strong

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by richeeyo(m): 6:35pm On Aug 19

Na person wa yeye Yemi Alade dey follow claim mama Africa be that
Wa yemi alade today 😂😂😂

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Belurved1(m): 6:58pm On Aug 19

Tyla next for sure. I don't think we need this.

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Passionate888: 7:09pm On Aug 19

She really deserved it t

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by kimjessey2019: 7:19pm On Aug 19

I don't know any song of hers

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by CaseSensitive(m): 7:24pm On Aug 19

Well deserved award. She's an industry giant

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Kindness218: 7:32pm On Aug 19

Have you ever seen this man moving?
Do you think anyone else can do it?
Really this dance has got something
Something, no way you can't beat it
Wombo lombo

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Kindness218: 7:34pm On Aug 19

I dey hear the sound of a tambourine o
Talking drums and ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ combination (Wombo lombo)
I see people under the tambourine o (Wombo lombo)

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by fijiano202(m): 7:34pm On Aug 19

Do you people realise that it is bought ...Any musician can pay to buy it as long as you are award winning star

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by olabrad: 7:36pm On Aug 19

BarrElChapo:
She hasn't received it already yesterday. Nairaland mods need to do better.

Check wetin you write again

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Ashirioluwa: 8:16pm On Aug 19

saintkel:
but Davidoo get money pass am now

Money and success are not the same thing. You can hold great wealth and still feel empty, unfulfilled, or unsuccessful in your personal life and character.

True achievement is personal and goes far beyond a bank balance. It means you feel happy inside and do well in your work. Real success is a mix of joy, peace, and goals you reach.

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Ashirioluwa: 8:17pm On Aug 19

saintkel:
but Davidoo get money pass am now

Some musicians feel like failures if they never win a Grammy award. This happens because the music industry and public often treat awards as the ultimate sign of success.

At the last Grammy Awards, one could see that Davido and his fans were not happy because he didn't win any award.

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by GreyApple: 8:48pm On Aug 19

kimjessey2019:
I don't know any song of hers

Bwest still dey smell for your mouth

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by BarrElChapo(m): 8:48pm On Aug 19

olabrad:
Check wetin you write again

Thank you.

more characters needed

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by AcadaWriter0: 8:59pm On Aug 19

Absolutely, a very good sign indeed!

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by MrBONE2(m): 9:35pm On Aug 19

blowjohn:
Lucky Dube is the best African artist ever

Yeah Bwana, you are damn right cheesy

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Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Jeezuzpick(m): 5:40am On Aug 20

LagosOrigin:
Congratulations to her , 5 Grammy is no child play, Davido never secure one but this woman got 5.

But I must give it to Davido for disgracing APC in Osun state in the governorship election, that's something to be proud of.

One Davido is bigger than akpabio and the 25 APC governors that went to Osun state to buy rig election .

Don't compare any of our current guys to Angelique, includhg those bent over by Diddy for grammies......she's been singing since before they were born.

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by jaxxy(m): 6:23am On Aug 20

Well deserved. She has paid her dues to the development of the music industry. Congrats ma

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by KayaMaghan: 8:11am On Aug 20

No one ever really retires from music. If it's truly in you, you never really leaves and it never truly leaves you.
It's just like football. You may stop play in the field, but you will always get involved, one way or another, in the sport.
Music, though is something you can always keep making, at least, once in a while even at 100 years of age.

OceanEye:
I don't think this woman will retire from music. Never!

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by omojeesu(m): 8:55am On Aug 20

She didn't need it!

She has just sold her s--l to the d-v-l

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by blowjohn(m): 9:12am On Aug 20

MrBONE2:
Yeah Bwana, you are damn right

Lol what's the meaning of bwana!?

Re: Angelique Kidjo Set To Make History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star by Sleekfingers: 7:12pm On Aug 20

saintkel:
but Davidoo get money pass am now

See a typical Nigerian mentality.
Everything is money money money....
She has built her up . Something money can never buy.
Not all those pangolo most Nigerian artists are singing.

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